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Fourth & Fifth Grade Music Choices

Fourth and Fifth Graders at SPARK have several choices to make about the courses they'd like to study for Music. 

See the tabs at the top of the page for videos of performances by each ensemble!

FIFTH GRADERS who plan to continue with their selections from last year do not have to do anything further. Any changes require a parental note indicating this year's selections; however, switching from Band to Orchestra (or vice versa) is not permitted. 

The Music@SPARK staff encourages all students to stick with their choices and really give their training their best effort throughout Fourth and Fifth grades!

You may indicate your choices here:

Complete the 4th and 5th Grade Ensemble Survey Here!

The choices and additional information are listed below.
5th graders who were in Band or Orchestra last year will be automatically re-enrolled in their chosen ensemble.

Ensemble Descriptions:

Student's Instrumental Ensemble *You must choose one of the following. SPARK students who do not attend Band or Orchestra have Extra Art, Music, and Spanish.

• Band--choose from Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, and some percussion
• Orchestra--choose from Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
• Extra-- Attends Environmental Science

Chorus Choice *1. Advanced Chorus (meets after school on Fridays) These students are automatically part of Chorus as well . AC will begin on August 8th. There is no audition--parents just need to send a note to your child's homeroom teacher to let them know the singer will stay every Friday. Rehearsal runs until 4:15pm this year and will take place in the Music room.2. Chorus Performer--completes all Music classwork, learns songs during Music class, AND attends performances in December and May (other concerts by invitation or interest) 3. Chorus Non-Performer--completes all Music classwork and responsibilities but is not expected to perform.

• Advanced Chorus --Performs with the Chorus AND attends after school rehearsals on Fridays until 4:30pm
• Chorus Performer--Learns Chorus music during Music Class, performs in concerts
• Chorus Non-Performer--Learns Music during Music Class, but does not choose to perform

The Music@SPARK performance uniform for Band, Orchestra and Chorus is:

• The Green Music@SPARK polo
• Black pants/skirt/shorts/
• black shoes/socks

Need Something to Do? Watch These!

...just in case you were looking for something to do this summer. Watch this a few times! It will help you with your Flashcards!


Also, these are some choirs Ms. Turgeon will see this summer at the World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia with the Atlanta Young Singers:



Sing together with thousands of international singers on the large open air stage in Mežaparks, it has space for more than 11 000 singers and 25 000 visitors. “Singing together brings nations together” will come true in this event. 






15,000 people singing together!

See you at Summerfest!

Although we don't have an official gig for Summerfest I plan to be there listening at the Kidstage around 12pm-1:00pm on Saturday!  Y'all come by and say HI!

Also, AC members, come by and sign our LGPE Superior Plaque!

The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars and Instrument Showcase

Ms. Turgeon with Chorus/AC members and Mrs. Joanie Michaels, AFAEE Board Member!

 M'organ in his Music@SPARK wear

I am so, so proud of our Chorus and AC for their fine performance at Callanwolde on Tuesday, May 20th.

Click here to view or download the concert program




And some FANTASTIC Option 2 & 3 projects!



It is an honor and a joy to teach these SPARK kids! Thanks for all you do!
Ms. Turgeon

Music@SPARK Chorus & AC PLUS Instrument Showcase!

Music@SPARK Chorus/AC—The Science in Musicconcert: Sun, the Moon, and the Stars (click for the program) Tuesday, May 20th  at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's Amphitheater at 6:00pm (call time 4:30pm in uniform) 

980 Briarcliff Road. Park in the main parking lot and go down the stairs to the Amphitheatre

The weather forecast is sunny and 80’s for Tuesday! YAY! 

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Instrument Showcase! If you completed an Option 2A project please plan to bring your instrument to show and demonstrate it to the audience members starting at 5:30pm! If you are unable to attend you are welcome to ask an AC/Chorus member to bring and demonstrate your instrument for you!

THREE POINTER!

If THIRD GRADE PARENTS complete this SURVEY, your child will earn 3 bonus points!

Music@SPARK Spring Concerts! Save the Dates!

Save the Dates!

Music@SPARK Band—Monday, May 5th at Inman Middle School 6:00pm (call 5:30pm in the Band room)

Music@SPARK & Mary Lin Orchestra—Wednesday, May 7th in the Mary Lin Gym at 6:00pm (5:00pm call time for 5th graders, 5:45pm for 4th Graders)

Orchestra String Fling-Friday, May 9th in the Grady HS Auditorium at 7:00pm

Music@SPARK Chorus/AC—The Science in Music concert Tuesday, May 20th  at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's Amphitheater at 6:00pm (call time 4:30pm in uniform)  The concert will be relocated to SPARK if the forecast for Tuesday is greater than 70% chance of rain or bad weather on Monday, May 19th.

The Sun, The Moon, and the Stars

Lyrics Sheet for The Sun, The Moon, and the Stars

Playlist
 

1-2-3 Project

Download & Print the 1-2-3 Project sheet here

 Your project should relate to the following Science Topics:

Grade 3 Science Units:   Habitats of Georgia Rocks and soils  Fossils Heat Energy Magnets  Interdependence of Man – Pollution/Conservation

Grade 4 Science Units: Ecology Weather Forces and Motion  Stars and Solar System Sound and Light

Grade 5 Science Units: Cells and Microorganisms Classification Genetics Electricity/Magnet ism Chemical and Physical Changes  Earth

You must only choose ONE project activity. Projects are worth 15 points (out of 100) toward your Fourth Quarter Music grade.

You're welcome to choose the project that works best with your schedule, upcoming projects, and other obligations. Please plan to dedicate 30 minutes a week toward completing this project.

Yes! A tune-able upright washtub bass! Instrument is not really 3rd-5th grade appropriate.  Malachi's 5th grade project 2012

Where do I find songs?
see the links or playlists below OR do a search for "science songs about ____________"

From RESA:

http://www.resa.net/curriculum/curriculum/science/eresources/musicscience/

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/science_songs/educational_videos_rock_song.html

http://www.havefunteaching.com/songs/science-songs

Parodies! http://www.nscsd.org/webpages/gflick/earth.cfm

Bill Nye: http://mentalfloss.com/article/52629/10-songs-bill-nye-made-educational

Symphony of Science: Scientists’ speeches autotuned into something compelling!

http://www.symphonyofscience.com/videos.html

Hip Hop Songs for learning:

flocabulary.com (sign-in required)

Student username: student7275
Student password: student7275

Third Grade Songs and Playlist
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary


 
Fourth Grade Songs and Playlist

Did you know NASA created a musical for kids?? Here are some songs!

http://discovery.nasa.gov/musical/songs.cfml

 


Space Science


Fifth Grade Songs and Playlist 

Scroll to the next post for Chorus songs for The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars concert.